J. J. Sippel

J. J. Sippel, 40, of Gardner, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was born August 12, 1983 in Kankakee, the son of John Fitzgerald and Michelle (Tomblin) Sippel, Sr. J. J. loved painting, fishing, shooting pool, mixing music and was a die-hard Green Bay Packer fan. J. J. was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and worked for Gardner South Wilmington Township High School. He is survived by his mother, Michelle Howard of Kankakee and father, John Fitzgerald Sippel, Sr. of Gardner; daughters, Leilani Sippel, Marley Dunlavey and Finley Dunlavey; grandparents, Jack and Janice Tomblin (Papa and Nanna) of Kankakee; many aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, Brian Harpin, Tony Emory, Shawn Garretson. J. J. is preceded by death by his grandma, Theresa Sippel. Celebration of Life will be announced in the future. Pastor Karl Koeppen will be officiating. Memorials can be made to his three children. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements,